Support is available to those who receive Pension Credit as well as with Council Tax and heating costs.

Citizens Advice Allerdale has made the public aware that additional support is available to those who receive pension credit and with household costs such as council tax, heating and TV licenses.

Pension Credit gives homeowners extra money to support with living costs.

The financial support can also be used to help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges.

The Government’s Pension Credit support can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility

Services to help with Council Tax and heating costs can also be found on the Government’s website.

Citizens Advice Allerdale offers free, confidential, impartial advice to the public on a range of issues including debt, benefits, employment, relationships, housing, consumer issues and more.

For advice from the charity call: 01900604735 or email: advice@citizensadviceallerdale.org.uk

Information on the issues mentioned can also be found on the Citizens Advice Allerdale website: https://citizensadviceallerdale.org.uk/